Goalie San Diego finds great local events for parents and kids in Balboa Park.

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  1. July 15th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  2. July 16th11:00 AM–12:00 PMHumpback WhalesFleet Science Center · Ages 5–12
  3. July 16th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  4. July 17th10:00 AM–2:00 PMPlant Day and Orchid OdysseySan Diego Zoo · Ages 3–12
  5. July 17th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  6. July 17th5:00 PM–11:00 PMNat at NightSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · Ages 3–12
  7. July 18th9:00 AM–10:00 AMFleet Accessibility MorningFleet Science Center · Ages 0–12
  8. July 18th10:00 AM–2:00 PMNature StudioSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 2–12
  9. July 18th10:00 AM–2:00 PMWingin' It: Up Close with Real RaptorsSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 3–12
  10. July 18th10:30 AMBalboa Park Women’s History TourSan Diego History Center · Ages 8–12
  11. July 18th11:00 AM–1:00 PMCommunity Art WorkshopMay S. Marcy Sculpture Garden at The San Diego Museum of Art · Ages 3–12
  12. July 18th12:00 PM–5:00 PMSan Diego Potters’ Guild Open Studio and Pottery DemoSan Diego Potters’ Guild · Ages 4–12
  13. July 18th12:00 PM–5:00 PMSan Diego Potters’ Guild Open Studio and Pottery DemoSan Diego Potters’ Guild at Spanish Village Art Center · Ages 4–12
  14. July 18th12:00 PM–10:00 PMSan Diego Pride FestivalMarston Point, Balboa Park · Ages 0–12
  15. July 18th3:00 PM–6:00 PMConvergence: PrideInstitute of Contemporary Art Central · Ages 4–12
  16. July 18th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  17. July 19th6:30 AM–8:00 AMCars and CoffeeSan Diego Automotive Museum · Ages 3–12
  18. July 19th8:00 AM–5:00 PMSan Diego Potters’ Guild Open Studio and Pottery DemoSan Diego Potters’ Guild at Spanish Village Art Center · Ages 4–12
  19. July 19th8:00 AM–7:00 PMTianguis de la RazaCentro Cultural de la Raza · Ages 2–12
  20. July 19th10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of UsMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  21. July 19th10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of Us: Sensory-Friendly Quiet MorningMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  22. July 19th10:00 AM–3:00 PMMake at Mingei: Collaborative Textile WorkshopMingei International Museum · Ages 8–12
  23. July 19th12:00 PMBotanical Bus TourSan Diego Zoo · Ages 4–12
  24. July 19th12:00 PM–9:00 PMSan Diego Pride FestivalMarston Point, Balboa Park · Ages 0–12
  25. July 19th2:00 PM–3:00 PMSunday Organ ConcertSpreckels Organ Pavilion · Ages 0–12
  26. July 19th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  27. July 20th9:00 AM–4:00 PMArchaeology Quest STEM CampFleet Science Center · Ages 6–8
  28. July 20th9:00 AM–3:00 PMSan Diego History CampSan Diego History Center · Ages 6–12
  29. July 20th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  30. July 21st12:00 AM–12:00 AMBalboa Park Resident Free Day: Art, Gardens, Mingei and The Old GlobeParticipating Balboa Park Museums and The Old Globe · Ages 0–12
  31. July 21st3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  32. July 21st4:30 PM–7:00 PMPAWmiconPresidents Way Lawn · Ages 2–12
  33. July 22nd3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  34. July 23rd10:30 AMNature & Me StorytimeGold Leaf at The Nat · Ages 0–5
  35. July 23rd11:00 AM–12:00 PMHumpback WhalesFleet Science Center · Ages 5–12
  36. July 23rd3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  37. July 23rd4:00 PM–5:00 PMHumpback WhalesFleet Science Center · Ages 5–12
  38. July 24th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  39. July 24th5:00 PM–11:00 PMNat at NightSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · Ages 3–12
  40. July 24th7:00 PM–9:30 PMLes Misérables School EditionCasa del Prado Theatre · Ages 10–12
  41. July 24th8:00 PM–10:00 PMMoth PartyFig Tree Lawn north of the San Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 6–12
  42. July 25th10:00 AM–11:30 AMEarn an America 250 Badge Through Our Summer Field Trip ProgramSan Diego History Center · Ages 5–12
  43. July 25th10:00 AM–2:00 PMNature StudioSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 2–12
  44. July 25th10:30 AM–11:30 AMFamily Art AdventuresThe San Diego Museum of Art · Ages 5–12
  45. July 25th11:00 AM–4:00 PMHouse of Peru Lawn ProgramHouse of Peru · Ages 0–12
  46. July 25th11:00 AM–5:30 PMNational Carousel DayDorothea Laub Balboa Park Carousel · Ages 0–12
  47. July 25th12:00 PM–8:00 PMNatsu Nights: Crafty Cuties MarketJapanese Friendship Garden and Museum · Ages 3–12
  48. July 25th12:30 PM–2:00 PMEarn an America 250 Badge Through Our Summer Field Trip ProgramSan Diego History Center · Ages 5–12
  49. July 25th1:30 PM–2:00 PMCritter ChatsSan Diego Natural History Museum – Living Lab · Ages 3–12
  50. July 25th2:00 PM–4:30 PMLes Misérables School EditionCasa del Prado Theatre · Ages 10–12
  51. July 25th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  52. July 26th10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of UsMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  53. July 26th10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of Us: Sensory-Friendly Quiet MorningMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  54. July 26th11:00 AM–4:00 PMHouse of Colombia Lawn ProgramHouse of Colombia · Ages 0–12
  55. July 26th12:00 PMBotanical Bus TourSan Diego Zoo · Ages 4–12
  56. July 26th2:00 PM–4:30 PMLes Misérables School EditionCasa del Prado Theatre · Ages 10–12
  57. July 26th2:00 PM–3:00 PMSunday Organ ConcertSpreckels Organ Pavilion · Ages 0–12
  58. July 26th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  59. July 27th9:00 AM–4:00 PMNature Art STEM CampFleet Science Center · Ages 6–8
  60. July 27th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  61. July 28th12:00 AM–12:00 AMBalboa Park Resident Free Day: San Diego Automotive MuseumSan Diego Automotive Museum · Ages 0–12
  62. July 28th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  63. July 29th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  64. July 30th11:00 AM–12:00 PMHumpback WhalesFleet Science Center · Ages 5–12
  65. July 30th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  66. July 31st3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  67. July 31st5:00 PM–11:00 PMNat at NightSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · Ages 3–12
  68. July 31st7:00 PM–9:30 PMLes Misérables School EditionCasa del Prado Theatre · Ages 10–12

Next month

  1. August 1st10:00 AM–5:00 PMCarnivorous Plant Show & SaleCasa del Prado, Room 101 · Ages 4–12
  2. August 1st10:00 AM–2:00 PMNature StudioSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 2–12
  3. August 1st10:00 AM–2:00 PMWingin' It: Up Close with Real RaptorsSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 3–12
  4. August 1st10:30 AM–11:30 AMFamily Art Adventures: Early ChildhoodThe San Diego Museum of Art · Ages 3–5
  5. August 1st11:00 AM–4:00 PMHouse of Israel Lawn ProgramHouse of Israel · Ages 0–12
  6. August 1st2:00 PM–4:30 PMLes Misérables School EditionCasa del Prado Theatre · Ages 10–12
  7. August 1st3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  8. August 2nd9:00 AM–10:00 AMMember and Explorer Pass MorningSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 0–12
  9. August 2nd10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of UsMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  10. August 2nd10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of Us: Sensory-Friendly Quiet MorningMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  11. August 2nd10:00 AM–4:00 PMCarnivorous Plant Show & SaleCasa del Prado, Room 101 · Ages 4–12
  12. August 2nd12:00 PMBotanical Bus TourSan Diego Zoo · Ages 4–12
  13. August 2nd2:00 PM–4:30 PMLes Misérables School EditionCasa del Prado Theatre · Ages 10–12
  14. August 2nd2:00 PM–3:00 PMSunday Organ ConcertSpreckels Organ Pavilion · Ages 0–12
  15. August 2nd3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  16. August 3rd9:00 AM–4:00 PMOur Favorite Camp EverFleet Science Center · Ages 6–8
  17. August 3rd3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  18. August 4th12:00 AM–12:00 AMBalboa Park Resident Free Day: Fleet Science Center and The NatFleet Science Center and San Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 0–12
  19. August 4th10:00 AM–5:00 PMResident Free TuesdaySan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 0–12
  20. August 4th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  21. August 5th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  22. August 5th7:00 PM–8:00 PMThe Sky Tonight: Time Travel and RelativityFleet Science Center · Ages 6–12
  23. August 5th8:15 PM–9:15 PMThe Sky Tonight: Time Travel and RelativityFleet Science Center · Ages 8–12
  24. August 6th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  25. August 7th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  26. August 7th5:00 PM–11:00 PMNat at NightSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · Ages 3–12
  27. August 7th7:00 PM–9:30 PMLes Misérables School EditionCasa del Prado Theatre · Ages 10–12
  28. August 8th10:00 AM–2:00 PMNature StudioSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 2–12
  29. August 8th10:30 AM–11:30 AMFamily Art AdventuresThe San Diego Museum of Art · Ages 5–12
  30. August 8th1:30 PM–2:00 PMCritter ChatsSan Diego Natural History Museum – Living Lab · Ages 3–12
  31. August 8th2:00 PM–4:30 PMLes Misérables School EditionCasa del Prado Theatre · Ages 10–12
  32. August 8th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  33. August 9th10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of UsMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  34. August 9th10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of Us: Sensory-Friendly Quiet MorningMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  35. August 9th10:00 AM–2:30 PMBrunch at The NatSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · Ages 0–12
  36. August 9th10:30 AMNature & Me StorytimeGold Leaf at The Nat · Ages 0–5
  37. August 9th11:00 AM–4:00 PMHouse of Italy Lawn ProgramHouse of Italy · Ages 0–12
  38. August 9th11:00 AM–12:00 PMSky Tonight: Weekend EditionFleet Science Center · Ages 6–12
  39. August 9th12:00 PMBotanical Bus TourSan Diego Zoo · Ages 4–12
  40. August 9th2:00 PM–4:30 PMLes Misérables School EditionCasa del Prado Theatre · Ages 10–12
  41. August 9th2:00 PM–3:00 PMSunday Organ ConcertSpreckels Organ Pavilion · Ages 0–12
  42. August 9th3:30 PM–8:00 PMNighttime ZooSan Diego Zoo · Ages 0–12
  43. August 11th12:00 AM–12:00 AMBalboa Park Resident Free Day: Air & Space, Veterans and Comic-Con MuseumsParticipating Balboa Park Museums · Ages 0–12
  44. August 13th11:00 AM–1:00 PMCommunity Art WorkshopMay S. Marcy Sculpture Garden at The San Diego Museum of Art · Ages 3–12
  45. August 14th5:00 PM–11:00 PMNat at NightSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · Ages 3–12
  46. August 14th6:15 PM–7:15 PMCandlelight: Tribute to AdeleFleet Science Center · Ages 8–12
  47. August 14th8:30 PM–9:30 PMCandlelight: Tribute to DrakeFleet Science Center · Ages 8–12
  48. August 15th9:00 AM–10:00 AMFleet Accessibility MorningFleet Science Center · Ages 0–12
  49. August 15th10:00 AM–2:00 PMNature StudioSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 2–12
  50. August 15th10:00 AM–2:00 PMWingin' It: Up Close with Real RaptorsSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 3–12
  51. August 15th10:30 AMBalboa Park Women’s History TourSan Diego History Center · Ages 8–12
  52. August 15th11:00 AM–1:00 PMCommunity Art WorkshopMay S. Marcy Sculpture Garden at The San Diego Museum of Art · Ages 3–12
  53. August 15th11:00 AM–4:00 PMHouse of Panama Lawn ProgramHouse of Panama · Ages 0–12
  54. August 15th6:15 PM–7:15 PMCandlelight: Tribute to Michael JacksonFleet Science Center · Ages 8–12
  55. August 15th8:30 PM–9:30 PMCandlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on StringsFleet Science Center · Ages 8–12
  56. August 16th6:30 AM–8:00 AMCars and CoffeeSan Diego Automotive Museum · Ages 3–12
  57. August 16th8:00 AM–7:00 PMTianguis de la RazaCentro Cultural de la Raza · Ages 2–12
  58. August 16th10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of UsMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  59. August 16th10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of Us: Sensory-Friendly Quiet MorningMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  60. August 16th11:00 AM–12:00 PMThe Sky Tonight Weekend Edition: Time Travel and RelativityFleet Science Center · Ages 3–12
  61. August 16th12:00 PMBotanical Bus TourSan Diego Zoo · Ages 4–12
  62. August 16th2:00 PM–3:00 PMSunday Organ ConcertSpreckels Organ Pavilion · Ages 0–12
  63. August 18th12:00 AM–12:00 AMBalboa Park Resident Free Day: Art, Gardens, Mingei and The Old GlobeParticipating Balboa Park Museums and The Old Globe · Ages 0–12
  64. August 19th7:00 PMThis Podcast Will Kill You Presents Science StorytellingSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 10–12
  65. August 21st10:00 AM–2:00 PMPlant Day and Orchid OdysseySan Diego Zoo · Ages 3–12
  66. August 21st5:00 PM–11:00 PMNat at NightSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · Ages 3–12
  67. August 22nd10:00 AM–2:00 PMNature StudioSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 2–12
  68. August 22nd10:30 AM–11:30 AMFamily Art AdventuresThe San Diego Museum of Art · Ages 5–12
  69. August 22nd11:00 AM–5:00 PMSAMAFESTBalboa Park · Ages 0–12
  70. August 22nd12:00 PM–4:00 PMHouse of Chamorros Lawn Program: Håfa Adai FestivalHouse of Chamorros · Ages 0–12
  71. August 22nd12:00 PM–8:00 PMNatsu Nights: Enchanted Curio MarketJapanese Friendship Garden and Museum · Ages 3–12
  72. August 22nd1:30 PM–2:00 PMCritter ChatsSan Diego Natural History Museum – Living Lab · Ages 3–12
  73. August 23rd10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of UsMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  74. August 23rd10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of Us: Sensory-Friendly Quiet MorningMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  75. August 23rd10:00 AM–3:00 PMMake at Mingei: Copper Bowl WorkshopMingei International Museum · Ages 10–12
  76. August 23rd11:00 AM–4:00 PMHouse of Hungary Lawn ProgramHouse of Hungary · Ages 0–12
  77. August 23rd11:00 AM–5:00 PMSAMAFESTBalboa Park · Ages 0–12
  78. August 23rd12:00 PMBotanical Bus TourSan Diego Zoo · Ages 4–12
  79. August 23rd2:00 PM–3:00 PMSunday Organ ConcertSpreckels Organ Pavilion · Ages 0–12
  80. August 25th12:00 AM–12:00 AMBalboa Park Resident Free Day: San Diego Automotive MuseumSan Diego Automotive Museum · Ages 0–12
  81. August 28th10:30 AMNature & Me StorytimeGold Leaf at The Nat · Ages 0–5
  82. August 28th5:00 PM–11:00 PMNat at NightSan Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) · Ages 3–12
  83. August 29th10:00 AM–11:30 AMEarn an America 250 Badge Through Our Summer Field Trip ProgramSan Diego History Center · Ages 5–12
  84. August 29th10:00 AM–2:00 PMNature StudioSan Diego Natural History Museum · Ages 2–12
  85. August 29th11:00 AM–4:00 PMHouse of Afghanistan Lawn ProgramHouse of Afghanistan · Ages 0–12
  86. August 29th12:30 PM–2:00 PMEarn an America 250 Badge Through Our Summer Field Trip ProgramSan Diego History Center · Ages 5–12
  87. August 30th10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of UsMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  88. August 30th10:00 AM–11:00 AMA Space for All of Us: Sensory-Friendly Quiet MorningMuseum of Us · Ages 0–12
  89. August 30th12:00 PMBotanical Bus TourSan Diego Zoo · Ages 4–12
  90. August 30th2:00 PM–3:00 PMSunday Organ ConcertSpreckels Organ Pavilion · Ages 0–12

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